Maple Long Johns

Submitted by JLBurnell

"I LOVE this from the grocery store, but now I can make them from home!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 cup water (70 to 80 )
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• oil, for deep-fat frying

• GLAZE

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon maple flavoring

directions

1. In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.
2. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
3. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into four portions.
4. Roll each into a 12-in. x 5-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle widthwise into 1-1/2-in. strips.
5. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°.
6. Drop dough strips, a few at a time, into hot oil.
7. Turn with a slotted spoon and fry for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
8. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. Place the long johns on a wire rack; drizzle with glaze.